The South African Police Service (SAPS) has opened a murder investigation after a man was shot and killed during unrest in Alexandra, amid nationwide anti-illegal immigration marches held on June 30. According to SAPS, the violence broke out when community members allegedly looted foreign-owned spaza shops between 8th and 9th Avenue. Gunshots were fired during the chaos, killing one person. “The victim has not yet been identified. Police investigations are underway,” SAPS
The City of Cape Town adopted its 2026/27 “City of Hope” Budget on Monday, 29 June, which includes a record R40 billion investment in basic infrastructure over the next three years. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said the budget protects key infrastructure projects while also expanding rates relief for lower- and middle-income households. According to the City, around 130,000 construction-related jobs are expected to be created through capital investment during the current term of
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has strongly condemned acts of vigilantism, warning that mob justice will not be tolerated following a disturbing incident in Forest Village, Eersterivier. Police say the body of a 42-year-old man was discovered on Hood Street on Tuesday, with early indications suggesting the killing may be linked to the alleged kidnapping and rape of a three-year-old girl in the same area. According to SAPS spokesperson, Captain FC
Another senior police officer has been fired. Brigadier Rachel Matjeng was recently dismissed following serious misconduct charges, arising from her relationship with alleged underworld figure Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala. Another senior police officer has been fired According to reports, she was the girlfriend of the alleged crime cartel member. She also recently testified at the Madlanga Commission, where she said she was involved with him. The guilty verdicts Brigadier Athlenda Mathe
The Western Cape SAPS has confirmed that an investigation is underway after a video surfaced showing a police officer expressing anti-foreigner sentiments. In the short video, which has been doing the rounds on social media, the officer is in uniform, sitting next to another man in uniform, inside a vehicle. Using an intercom system, the officer said: “if you are a foreigner, go to your country”. He also chanted the phrase “abahambe”, meaning “let them go” – which has
